Libya: The Bammy Hopey Changey They Wanted?

In the first instance, interest on low-value loans would be waived altogether, he said.

Libya is already the most conservative state in north Africa, banning the sale of alcohol. Mr Abdul-Jalil’s decision – made in advance of the introduction of any democratic process – will please the Islamists who have played a strong role in opposition to Col Gaddafi’s rule and in the uprising but worry the many young liberal Libyans who, while usually observant Muslims, take their political cues from the West.

Daily Dose Of AHHHHH!

Thanks to my buddy Uppity Woman for getting started on the “puppy” trail.

CSI; Geology

I would like to see this type of geological event happen underneath D.C.!
http://news.yahoo.com/rapidly-inflating-volcano-creates-growing-mystery-142805969.html
Should anyone ever decide to make a show called “CSI: Geology,” a group of scientists studying a mysterious and rapidly inflating South American volcano have got the perfect storyline.

Researchers from several universities are essentially working as geological detectives, using a suite of tools to piece together the restive peak’s past in order to understand what it is doing now, and better diagnose what may lie ahead.

It’s a mystery they’ve yet to solve.